PADLaunch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)
SITEJiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China →ORBITUnknown
TYPEUnknown
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LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Long March 2DMISSION
Unknown Payload
MISSION TYPE
Unknown
TARGET ORBIT
Unknown
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603)COUNTRY
CHN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a89636b5-20f0-491a-88a4-0ff26880ae77
Reported date: Apr 17, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
Last synced: 13 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Long March 2D →
MANUFACTURER
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
VARIANT
D
FLIGHTS
98
SUCCESSES
97
SUCCESS RATE
99%
The Long March 2D, also known as the Chang Zheng 2D, CZ-2D and LM-2D, is a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. It is a 2-stage carrier rocket mainly used for launching LEO and SSO satellites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Long March 2D | Unknown Payload launch?
The Long March 2D | Unknown Payload is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:10 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Unknown Payload?
The Long March 2D | Unknown Payload mission uses the Long March 2D rocket, manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. The Long March 2D has flown 98 times with a 99% success rate.
Where is the Long March 2D | Unknown Payload launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.
What orbit is Unknown Payload going to?
The Unknown Payload mission is targeting Unknown.
Who is launching Unknown Payload?
The Long March 2D | Unknown Payload is operated by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
Can I watch the Long March 2D | Unknown Payload launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Apr 15, 2026 01:23 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Apr 10, 2026 22:46 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 10, 2026 22:46 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 17, 2026 at 04:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
May 19, 2025 21:47 UTC
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 13 hours ago
●Launch Library 213 hours ago
Launch ID: a89636b5-20f0-491a-88a4-0ff26880ae77
●Spaceflight News API13 hours ago
1 article matched
●Open-Meteo Weather13 hours ago
Pad weather at 40.96, 100.3
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